Bundesverband Flachglas – A Reliable Partner to the Industry
The German Federal Association of Flat Glass (Bundesverband Flachglas – BF) has been the central voice of the flat glass industry in Germany for more than three decades – reliable, opinion-leading, and well connected. Founded in 1987 in Troisdorf (North Rhine-Westphalia), the association represents the interests of flat glass manufacturers, processors, and finishers – from medium-sized enterprises to large industrial groups.
Our Objectives and Areas of Activity
The BF is committed to advancing the industry in three key areas: standardization & technology, political advocacy, and public relations & marketing.
⚙️ Standardization and Technology
The BF defines industry standards through specialized working groups such as “Insulating Glass,” “Bird Protection Glass,” and “Safety Glass.” It also actively participates in national and international standardization committees and promotes research in sustainability and climate protection.
🏛️ Political Advocacy
Through the RTG (Representation for Transparent Building Envelopes) in Berlin, the association contributes to discussions on construction and energy policy. The BF is also a partner within the Federation of German Industries (BDI) and a member of the “Alliance for Building Transformation” (Bündnis Gebäudewende).
📢 Public Relations and Marketing
The BF strengthens the visibility of the industry through press relations, brochures, newsletters, and social media activities (Instagram, LinkedIn BF, and LinkedIn GGF).
Gütegemeinschaft Flachglas (GGF)
The Gütegemeinschaft Flachglas (GGF), affiliated with the BF, awards the RAL quality marks for insulating glass (MIG) and heat-soaked toughened safety glass (ESG-HF). These quality marks ensure a high level of transparency and reliability in the glass industry and set standards recognized well beyond Germany.
Making Sustainability Visible
Since 2025, the BF has been presenting the BF Sustainability Award to outstanding projects in the industry – a strong signal of responsibility and innovation.
A Strong Industry in a Dynamic Environment
The flat glass industry is a key player in construction, energy efficiency, and climate protection. The Bundesverband Flachglas represents around 70 member companies with approximately 140 production sites, as well as about 55 supporting members – ranging from specialized individual businesses to broadly positioned corporate groups.
They are united by their commitment to delivering architectural glass products of the highest quality, including thermal insulation glass, insulating glass with additional functionalities, acoustic glass, solar control glass, patterned glass, and safety glass.
Together, we stand for future viability, innovative strength, and the competitiveness of the industry.
What guides us and how we work is set out in our Mission Statement. The BF Statutes form the legal foundation of our activities.
➡️ Would you like to learn more about the benefits of BF membership? You can find all the details on this page.
